Sep 18, 2012

Department of Natural Resources

Commissioner of public lands Peter Goldmark hired Megan Duffy as deputy supervisor of aquatics and geology, and Alicia Dunkin as director of legislative and external affairs. Duffy served as executive coordinator of the Washington State Recreation & Conservation Office; Dunkin was natural resource budget-policy assistant to Governor Gregoire in the Office of Financial Management. The department manages more than 5.6 million acres of state-owned lands.

West Monroe Partners

Chicago-based West Monroe Partners hired Tom Bolger as managing director of strategic growth and Seattle office lead. Bolger opened the firm's Seattle office in 2005 and has overseen its growth to more than 40 employees and 20 active clients across the Pacific Northwest. West Monroe Partners is a business and technology consulting firm.

U.S. Bank

U.S. Bank Wealth Management hired Naoko Sasaki Huffman as vice president and senior wealth planner for the Private Client Reserve of Seattle. Huffman was senior vice president wealth strategist in the Seattle office of U.S. Trust/Bank of America Private Wealth Management.

Kirtley-Cole Associates

Hansen

Adams

Brett

Shelton

Everett-based general contractor Kirtley-Cole Associates added Jonathan Shelton and Kevin Brett as project engineers, Jack Adams as superintendent and Steve Hansen as senior project manager. Shelton holds bachelor's degrees in construction management from the University of Washington and Spanish from the University of Kansas. He also completed the International Masonry Institute's apprenticeship program for bricklayers. Brett holds a bachelor's degree in civil engineering with an emphasis in construction management from the University of Colorado and is a LEED Accredited Professional. Adams has 34 years of industry experience and holds a bachelor's degree in construction management from the UW. Hansen has 35 years of industry experience and holds a bachelor's degree in business administration from Washington State University.

Jody Miller Construction

Tacoma-based general contractor Jody Miller Construction hired Patrick Riggs as chief financial officer. Riggs has more than 19 years of experience in construction finance. He is a member of the Construction Financial Managers Association and has a master's degree in business with an emphasis in finance from the University of Puget Sound.

Sep 14, 2012

AAA Washington

AAA hired Anh Le as an insurance agent in the Seattle office. Le specializes in personal lines insurance including auto, home and life. AAA Washington provides services including roadside assistance, discounts, maps and trip planning.

Banner Bank

Walla Walla-based Banner Bank promoted Jim Reed and Kirk Quillin to senior vice president for the commercial division. Reed, based in Seattle, will lead the west region commercial and specialty banking, which includes western Washington and western Oregon. Quillin, based in Spokane, will lead the east region, including eastern Washington, Oregon and Idaho.

D.A. Davidson & Co.

Montana-based D.A. Davidson & Co. hired Dustin Brumbaugh as senior vice president and director of individual investor group research in downtown Seattle. Brumbaugh worked with E.K. Riley Investments as senior vice president and director of research. D.A. Davidson & Co. offers brokerage, money management, trust and wealth management services.